Bank holiday temperature to hit 24C

The bank holiday weekend could bring the warmest day of the year so far, experts predicted today.

After several days of cool and unsettled weather, temperatures could rise to 24C (75F) on Sunday.

The highest recorded temperature so far this year was 21.6C (about 72F) on 19 March.

But sun-lovers were warned not to head for the beach just yet - although warm, it will not be sunbathing weather. Michael Dukes from the PA WeatherCentre said: "It's not going to be the most settled weekend, so don't expect unbroken sunshine."

Drivers hoping to get away from London to enjoy the weather can expect relatively trouble-free roads, said Trafficmaster's Georgina Osborn.